Talent Management

Redefine the Language of Your Organization

Good communication skills are essential for any leader, but being simple, clear and direct doesn't guarantee you'll be understood, says Michael Schrage, a research fellow at MIT Sloan School's Center ...

Dominance vs. Prestige: What Motivates You to Lead?

There are two ways to hold onto power: You either dominate everyone and demand their support, or you get them to like you. Which one is better? That depends on your organization, according to a Sept. ...

Tips for Hiring Strategic Thinkers

Strategic thinkers are critical to your organization's success, adding value by being forward-looking, seeing the big picture, keeping aware of emerging trends and having a global perspective. How ...

Tips on Building a Strong Corporate Culture

When an organization's culture is aligned with its business strategy, employees are more engaged and there is significantly less turnover. But two-thirds of companies have cultures that are not ...

Self-Reflection Can Help Build a Stronger Team

Setting aside just 15 minutes a day for self-reflection can help you prioritize, prepare and build a stronger team, says Kellogg School Professor Harry Kraemer. Kraemer has made self-reflection a ...

Going in Blind: The Smarter Hiring Process

For today's employers, finding and retaining great employees has become a huge hurdle. Sifting through a candidate pool of successful professionals means parsing through diverse skill sets and ...